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rear brakes on 125
Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 7:21 pm
by Mike1nw
2008 Buddy 125
So you get at the rear brakes by removing that big honking nut? Then the drum comes off?
I have an online repair manual, can't find that detail.
Thanks
Re: rear brakes on 125
Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 8:19 pm
by scootERIK
Yes, you removed the large nut in the center of the rear wheel. The drum part of the brake is built into the rim.
Re: rear brakes on 125
Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 11:49 pm
by DeeDee
What's going on with your rear brakes? They usually last a long, long time. 15/16" for the nut. This is the just of it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06FYujv_5yA
Re: rear brakes on 125
Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 4:31 am
by eggsalad
I wouldn't promise, but I'm pretty sure the exhaust needs to come off to get there.
Re: rear brakes on 125
Posted: Fri May 28, 2021 10:00 pm
by BayStateScooterist
eggsalad wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:31 am
I wouldn't promise, but I'm pretty sure the exhaust needs to come off to get there.
I had to removed both wheels for new tires. Yes the exhaust has to be removed to access the rear wheel. You may need to replace the exhaust gasket before reinstalling the exhaust.
Re: rear brakes on 125
Posted: Sun May 30, 2021 11:55 pm
by buzzvert
The rear brakes are pretty bulletproof on these bikes. I've seen issues on new bikes where the rear brake hardware was not properly installed- you can easily knock the shoes loose when installing the rear wheel. Otherwise, aside from a quick inspection when servicing the rear wheel and tire, they're usually maintenance-free.
Yes, you need to remove the exhaust to get the rear wheel off and access the rear drum brake.